Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet

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The Potala Palace is a dzong fortress in the Lhasa, Tibet, China. It was the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas from 1649 to 1959, has been a museum since then, and has been a World Heritage Site since 1994.

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: 35 Beijing Middle Rd, Lhasa, Tibet, China, 850000
Photo credit: © Bouncy / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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